Giving     Opening Prayer: Join in prayer asking our Heavenly Father to give unto others just as Christ Jesus taught us to .     Todays Verse Focus is  a part of Acts 20:35  - ...remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.        Suggested Bible Reading :   Luke 21:1-4   1And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.  3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast  in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in  unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury  hath cast in all the living that she had.     For Sunday School Teachers:  The poor widow gave more as we learn from Lord Jesus . Talk about the difference of giving as explained in the above passage so the children can have a better understanding in how the Lord desires us to give.  It is all about how we give  and it is very important that we give with a loving heart. Read again today's verse focus which is found written in Acts 20:35.    Activity For The Week : When giving this week ,quietly pray to God to give with a heart filled with love and kindness . Is there something you can bring to a local food pantry ? Are there extra chores you can do  around your home or a letter you can write to someone to brighten their day ? Do these things with a prayerful and loving heart.    ___________________________________________________   Read Aloud Poetry   Gifts of Charity     Lord, open up my eyes to see Your purpose and your plan Take hold my hand and lead me to The hungry of this land.   When I can see someone in need And know I can do more Open my mind to understand The way to help the poor.   By giving freely to others Your love I can then share From heart-to-heart, love is passed A voyage of true care.   Lord, open to me a window An opportunity To make a difference while I’m here With gifts of charity.   1 Timothy 1:5   Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience,  and of faith unfeigned: Julie Pisacane © __________________________________     Close in Prayer